Stryder50
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FWIW & FYI ...
Modern aircraft construction using 'composites'(Plastics) is mostly of three main types;
1) Carbon-fiber ~ a weave of carbon threads impregnated with resins~plastics (mostly petroleum based chemicals) which after being cut and formed upon a mold, are bagged for a vacuum sealed pressure compression, then heated in an autoclave which provides further compression pressure (more vacuum) along with heat to melt and cure/set the "plastic".
These tend to be used mostly for structural framing uses such as ribs, stringers, etc. as well as the basic outer skin panels. Areas where some strength and stress resistance is wanted.
2) Fiber-glass ~ mostly used for interior, low stress/strength applications such as floors, walls, ceilings, and storage bins. Also some of the seating frame components. Another case of a plastic reinforced for frequent use and durability, along with light weight.
3) Kevlar ~ this is usually found on the undersides of the aircraft. Used in places such as landing gear doors and wheel well areas, as well as the underside flaps and control surfaces, and other "skin" applications to the underside of the aircraft. Intent here is the impact resistance provides added protection from FOD= Foreign Object Debris/Damage.
Net result is about 80-90 percent of a modern airliner is mostly "plastic", in various forms and structure/content.
In an example for the 9/11 scenario, take a scale model kit of a modern airliner aircraft and assemble it. Then insert a couple of teaspoons to tablespoons(depending on scale and size) of kerosene (very similar chemically to jet fuel) into your model of an airliner and set such on fire to see how well and hot it burns. Use adult care & PPE around flammables of course.
Modern aircraft construction using 'composites'(Plastics) is mostly of three main types;
1) Carbon-fiber ~ a weave of carbon threads impregnated with resins~plastics (mostly petroleum based chemicals) which after being cut and formed upon a mold, are bagged for a vacuum sealed pressure compression, then heated in an autoclave which provides further compression pressure (more vacuum) along with heat to melt and cure/set the "plastic".
These tend to be used mostly for structural framing uses such as ribs, stringers, etc. as well as the basic outer skin panels. Areas where some strength and stress resistance is wanted.
2) Fiber-glass ~ mostly used for interior, low stress/strength applications such as floors, walls, ceilings, and storage bins. Also some of the seating frame components. Another case of a plastic reinforced for frequent use and durability, along with light weight.
3) Kevlar ~ this is usually found on the undersides of the aircraft. Used in places such as landing gear doors and wheel well areas, as well as the underside flaps and control surfaces, and other "skin" applications to the underside of the aircraft. Intent here is the impact resistance provides added protection from FOD= Foreign Object Debris/Damage.
Net result is about 80-90 percent of a modern airliner is mostly "plastic", in various forms and structure/content.
In an example for the 9/11 scenario, take a scale model kit of a modern airliner aircraft and assemble it. Then insert a couple of teaspoons to tablespoons(depending on scale and size) of kerosene (very similar chemically to jet fuel) into your model of an airliner and set such on fire to see how well and hot it burns. Use adult care & PPE around flammables of course.